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Jan Jakob Peelen

Jan Jakob Peelen

Europe 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Jan Jakob Peelen is head of the Public Law practice in Amsterdam and partner in the Energy sector group. He focuses on environmental law, planning, energy regulations and general administrative law. Amongst others, Jan Jakob advises on the development of various biomass power plants, waste-to-energy / waste-to-product projects, solar projects, and wind projects. In these projects, Jan Jakob assists the client throughout the duration of the project, from the preparation of the permit applications, up to the proceedings before the administrative courts.

In addition to the project development practice, Jan Jakob also regularly advises investors and financial institutions on M&A and project finance transactions in the energy space. Amongst others, Jan Jakob advises on investments in solar projects, wind projects, and biomass projects, where Jan Jakob advises the client on the regulatory issues to be taken into account in the investment decision.

Jan Jakob also advises clients in the chemical industry and the healthcare and life sciences sector on health and safety and environmental issues, such as in relation to the EU REACH Regulation.

Career

Partner, Dentons, 2017-present

Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright LLP, 2005-2017

Professional Memberships

Association for environmental law (Vereniging voor milieurecht)

Association for environmental lawyers (Vereniging voor milieurecht advocaten)

Key sectors

Energy and UtilitiesEnvironmental and WasteGovernment and Public SectorHealth and Life SciencesProperty, Construction and Infrastructure

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Public Law: Planning and Environment - Netherlands

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Jan Jakob Peelen continues to be regarded for advising clients on permitting issues as well as contentious matters involving emissions legislation and chemical regulations. His practice also covers renewable energy development projects.

Strengths

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  • Jan Jakob Peelen is a very competent lawyer who responds quickly with great quality advice. He helps you manoeuvre in a pragmatic way through complex and strategic public law matters.

    Public Law: Planning and Environment Chambers European Guide

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